Senior Technology Specialist

Job Description:
Employer: DWS Group
Title: Senior Technology Specialist: Digital Investment Platform
Location: London
About DWS:
Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures - but also a whole lot of op
portunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsi
bly. And opportunity to make change.
Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.
We're looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That's why we are 'Investors for a new now'.
As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients' financial future. And in return, we'll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry's greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.
This is your chance to invest in your future.
Team / division overview
Our organisation is responsible for partnering with our business units to devise and implement our technology strategy. We maintain and support existing platforms and build and integrate new technologies to keep our business efficient and competitive. We have a global team of experts and collaborate with wider technology teams and vendors.
We are interviewing professionals for a Senior Technology Specialist role within the DWS Technology team to support a high profile and critical divestment project.
Role Details:
As a Senior Technology Specialist you will (be):

• Gather, analyse, challenge and streamline business requirements
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors to execute on system change workstreams, such as database build and rollout and internally hosted application deployment
• Support application controls, including set up of processes like Disaster Recovery, Ongoing Support and Cyber Security assessments
• Develop and maintain a project plan to track progress
• Perform regular status reports to management and escalate where needed
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors and users
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

We are looking for:

• Previous experience in a business aligned IT department of a financial institution
• Enterprise technology knowledge and experience (e.g. application architecture, infrastructure, data transfer methods (SFTP), application and database technologies.)
• Project management and delivery experience in a large global organisation with exposure to external vendors and service providers
• Good understanding of risk frameworks, control environments and application governance.
• Experience with software development lifecycle (e.g. Agile, Waterfall)
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following: .NET, SQL Server, Oracle, Web technologies, Apple app development and cloud technologies (Azure or Google Cloud), Call centre systems
• End user environment experience (access methods, hardware, end user support)
• Higher education in Finance or a similar field
• Familiarity with Finance and specifically Asset Management industry, retail and wholesale investment platforms
• Ability to interact with stakeholders of all levels, negotiation and influencing skills
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Proactive and ability to work independently
• Delivery focused attitude

What we'll offer you:
At DWS we're serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand it's important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalised plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you're interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there's something for everyone.
Some of our core benefits:

• 30 days' holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• A non-contributory pension scheme, up to 10%
• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Private Medical Cover, a complimentary GP service and the support of Mental Health First Aiders
• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups), to healthcare plans and travel insurance
• The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change and achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partner organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support.

DWS' Hybrid Working model in the UK is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Employees who wish to sign-up to our Hybrid Working model are required to work in the office two days a week, and given the flexibility to work from home for the remaining three.
Some business groups may need you to spend more time in the office, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.
If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and your recruitment team will discuss options with you.
Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business r